Australia won the toss and decided to bat first in the 2nd ODI against Pakistan being played at the MCG in Melbourne on Sunday, January 15, 2017. The match start time 08:20 Pakistan time. When last reports came in. Australia score was 93/4 in 18.3 overs.

Pakistan suffered a humiliating defeat in the three-match Test series and also lost their first ODI. The other three ODI's are scheduled to be played on 19, 22 and 23 January in Perth, Sydney and Adelaide respectively.

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Pakistan suffers twin blows

Sarfraz Ahmed became the second Pakistan player to return home after Mohammad Irfan had to come back to Pakistan after the tragic death of his mother. Sarfraz Ahmed flew back home for personal reasons ahead of the first ODI.

It was on Mohammad Rizwan who had to don the role of wicket keeper and will stay on the side if Sarfraz does not return. Pakistan will sorely miss the absence of fast bowler Mohammad Irfan.

One can only hope that Azhar is fit to play in Sydney and Adelaide. Hafeez is a senior player and accepted the call of his motherland and Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board request to lead the side in the absence of Azhar Ali.

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